Category: Global
Coverage of geopolitics, international relations, and current affairs from a global perspective, including international organisations, cross-border cooperation, climate summits, and worldwide security trends.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to open the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member during an address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Thursday (17 Sep). Carney described the initiative as being “about sovereignty” and argued that modern resilience now…
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US President Donald Trump has criticised a proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union, warning that the move could trigger new US trade measures against the bloc. Responding to a reporter’s question on Wednesday (16 September), Trump called the proposal “laughable” and criticised Canada’s trade relationship with the United States,…
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The United States, Morocco and Israel have reaffirmed their commitment to the Abraham Accords following talks in New York on Wednesday (16 Sep) between US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. The joint statement said the three countries would deepen diplomatic, economic and…
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on world leaders to uphold international law, protect human rights and strengthen global cooperation ahead of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday (16 Sep), Guterres addressed the growing international debate over how to manage the risks and opportunities associated with…
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius signed a new agreement at the Pentagon to expand US-Germany defence industrial cooperation, aligning American acquisition reforms with Germany’s Procurement Acceleration Act. The agreement aims to accelerate joint development, production, licensed manufacturing and sustainment of military equipment while supporting wider NATO capability goals…
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The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed on-orbit space control weapons, marking a significant development in military space operations. Speaking at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference on Monday (14 Sep), US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said “The United States now has on-orbit space control weapons…
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaïdi have agreed to deepen the Franco-Iraqi strategic partnership during talks in Paris on September 13–14, 2026. The joint declaration highlighted cooperation on regional security, economic development, energy, defence and cultural preservation, with both countries reaffirming support for sovereignty, international law and diplomatic solutions. Key developments:…
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for reforms to global institutions and stronger international cooperation during the 18th BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi, India on Sunday (13 Sep). Guterres said the world is moving towards a more multipolar system, arguing that global institutions must adapt to current realities, including reforms to the UN Security…
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Ottawa is seeking a “unique alliance” with the European Union, while ruling out the possibility of Canada becoming an EU member. The comments come after the Wall Street Journal reported he was exploring whether Canada could become an “associate member” of the bloc. “We’re not looking to become…
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US President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries producing diesel fuel, arguing that strikes on energy infrastructure are contributing to global fuel supply pressures. Speaking during his visit to Ireland, Trump said his administration had asked Kyiv to avoid targeting Russian diesel facilities while continuing operations…